Antonio Vivaldi: Il Suono Ritrovato Giulio De Nardo, Claudio Rado, Priska Comploi, Francesca Ascioti, Sestier Armonico

• Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741): Concerto in C Major for Oboe, Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 554:
• 1 Vivaldi: Concerto in C Major for Oboe, Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 554: I. (No Indication) 04:38
• 2 Vivaldi: Concerto in C Major for Oboe, Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 554: II. (No Indication) 03:33
• 3 Vivaldi: Concerto in C Major for Oboe, Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 554: III. Allegro 03:33
• Concerto in D Minor for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 541:
• 4 Vivaldi: Concerto in D Minor for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 541: I. Allegro 03:36
• 5 Vivaldi: Concerto in D Minor for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 541: II. Grave 02:25
• 6 Vivaldi: Concerto in D Minor for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 541: III. (No Indication) 02:06
• Concerto in F Major for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 767:
• 7 Vivaldi: Concerto in F Major for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 767: I. Allegro 03:20
• 8 Vivaldi: Concerto in F Major for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 767: II. Larghetto 02:16
• 9 Vivaldi: Concerto in F Major for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 767: III. Allegro 02:22
• Sonata for Violin, Oboe, Organ and Chalumeau Ad Libitum RV 779:
• 10 Vivaldi: Sonata for Violin, Oboe, Organ and Chalumeau Ad Libitum RV 779: I. Andante 04:12
• 11 Vivaldi: Sonata for Violin, Oboe, Organ and Chalumeau Ad Libitum RV 779: II. Allegro 04:03
• 12 Vivaldi: Sonata for Violin, Oboe, Organ and Chalumeau Ad Libitum RV 779: III. Largo Cantabile 02:42
• 13 Vivaldi: Sonata for Violin, Oboe, Organ and Chalumeau Ad Libitum RV 779: IV. Allegro 04:32
• Juditha Triumphans, RV 644:
• 14 Vivaldi: Juditha Triumphans, RV 644: Aria (Holopherne) "Noli, o cara, te adorantis" 05:56
• Concerto in C Minor for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 766:
• 15 Vivaldi: Concerto in C Minor for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 766: I. Allegro 02:51
• 16 Vivaldi: Concerto in C Minor for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 766: II. Largo 02:07
• 17 Vivaldi: Concerto in C Minor for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 766: III. Allegro 02:27
• Concerto in F Major for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 542:
• 18 Vivaldi: Concerto in F Major for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 542: I. (No Indication) 04:08
• 19 Vivaldi: Concerto in F Major for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 542: II. (No Indication) 03:33
• 20 Vivaldi: Concerto in F Major for Violin, Organ, Strings and Continuo RV 542: III. Allegro 05:00
• Total Runtime 01:09:20

Info for Antonio Vivaldi: Il Suono Ritrovato

The organ is unlikely to be the first instrument one associates with Antonio Vivaldi. Yet, the Red Priest composed remarkable works for this instrument, drawn to its vast tonal variety and the evolving technical possibilities of his era.

The construction of Venetian organs in the 18th century showcased exquisite local craftsmanship. This ranged from selecting Dolomite woods for windchests, keyboards, and wooden pipes, to forging iron for mechanical transmissions, casting tin and lead for metal pipes, and tanning leather for bellows. The Eighteenth-century Venetian organ contains a colourful palette of sonorities, marking it as a unique model in the history of keyboard instruments.

Yet, perhaps for practical reasons, modern times have often preferred the use of “box organs” or other historically inappropriate instruments that would have been unfamiliar to the ears of the Red Priest.

The purpose of this recording is thus to present these pieces using two original 18th-century Venetian instruments, and it aims to present a novel and unexpected timbral palette alongside innovative interpretative ideas born from the use of two extraordinary instruments. Vivid and richly coloured sonic images arise, evoking the brilliance of great Venetian masters such as Piazzetta, Tiepolo, Canaletto, Guardi, Ricci, Carlevarijs, Diziani, and Marieschi.

Giulio De Nardo, organ & musical direction
Claudio Rado, violin
Priska Comploi, oboe
Francesca Ascioti, Contralto
Sestier Armonico

Sestier Armonico
was founded in Basel, Switzerland, by Giulio De Nardo and developed within the context of the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis.

The ensemble's musicians met during their studies at this institution and shared a passion for early music and for performing on period instruments.

Sestier Armonico's first project was the production "Bach in Venice," concertos for harpsichord and strings after Vivaldi & Marcello, released by the Swiss label Divox Antiqua.

The ensemble regularly performs at international festivals and concert series, presenting programs that promote the rich heritage of early music, with a particular focus on unpublished or little-known repertoire.

Giulio De Nardo
was born in Treviso (Italy) and received his first organ and piano lessons in his hometown with Giampietro Rosato. He then continued his studies in the organ class of Roberto Antonello at the "Arrigo Pedrollo" Conservatory in Vicenza, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 2016. After completing his studies in Italy, he moved to Basel (Switzerland), where he was admitted to the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis to study organ with Tobias Lindner. At the same time, he began his harpsichord studies with Francesco Corti at the same institute. In 2018, he successfully completed his organ master's degree and was admitted to the harpsichord class of Andrea Marcon to complete a second specialized master's degree, which he completed with distinction in 2020.

He has received significant awards in several international competitions, including second prize at the Gianni Gambi International Harpsichord Competition in Pesaro (Italy), first prize and the Audience Award at the Valère Basilica International Organ Competition in Sion (Switzerland), and third prize at the Paul Hofhaimer International Organ Competition in Innsbruck (Austria).

De Nardo performs as a soloist and continuo player on the harpsichord and organ and also works as a musical assistant in opera productions. He regularly collaborates with internationally renowned orchestras and vocal ensembles, including the Venice Baroque Orchestra, La Cetra Baroque Orchestra, and Odhecaton Ensemble. He has also participated in recordings for record labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and Alpha Classics.

As founder and director of Sestier Armonico, an ensemble dedicated to historical performance practice on period instruments, he realized the project "Bach in Venice" (DIVOX Antiqua, 2023) in 2021. He combined the harpsichord compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach with the original orchestral works of Antonio Vivaldi and Alessandro Marcello to create new, previously unreleased concertos for concertante harpsichord and string orchestra.

In 2025, he founded the record label inAures together with Inés Moreno Uncilla.

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